unscripted

un·script·ed

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-skrip-tid]
- /ʌnˈskrɪp tɪd/
- /ʌnˈskrɪp.tɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-skrip-tid]
- /ʌnˈskrɪp tɪd/

Definitions of unscripted word

adjective unscripted not scripted; lacking a script: an unscripted idea for a movie. 1
adjective unscripted Informal. that has not been planned for or anticipated: an unscripted interruption of the speech. 1
adjective unscripted spontaneous, not planned 1
adjective unscripted An unscripted talk or speech is made without detailed preparation, rather than being read out. 0
adjective unscripted (of a speech, play, etc) not using or based on a script 0
adjective unscripted not having a prepared script 0

See all 7 definitions of unscripted

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Origin of unscripted

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; un-1 + script + -ed2

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Parts of speech for Unscripted

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unscripted

unscripted popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for unscripted

adj unscripted

impromptu — made or done without previous preparation: an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
improv — improvisation.

adjective unscripted

extemporised — Simple past tense and past participle of extemporise.
extemporized — Simple past tense and past participle of extemporize.
faked — to lay (a rope) in a coil or series of long loops so as to allow to run freely without fouling or kinking (often followed by down).
improviso — (obsolete) Not prepared beforehand; unpremeditated; extemporaneous.

All 6 Synonyms of unscripted